Kobe Bryant’s 11 points against Orlando leave him 19 shy of 25,000 for his career. He would be the 15th player in league history to reach the milestone. — Riverside Press-Enterprise

How About That?

In the past 10 seasons, every NBA team, even the Los Angeles Clippers, has had a season with at least 47 wins! Except the Wizards, of course. They haven’t had more than 45 wins since 1978-79. (The Bobcats are in just their sixth season, so they don’t count.) — Washington Post

Did You Know?

Memphis has won 21 of its last 31 games (.677) after a 1-8 start, which is the third-best record since Nov. 11 behind Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers. — Memphis Commercial Appeal